After we re-established our connections as a crew on our first day it was time to test our team work skills and get out in our community for day two!
Today we embarked on a mammoth trek (haha) to Sandal Beat Woods. Taking part in a range of team building activities and acts of service for the benefit of our community. We began the day with a mini beast hunt which some of us were a little nervous about. Luckily, we found Freddie the frog who made everyone smile. When we circled up we appreciated that sometimes we will have experiences that make us feel unsure or nervous but if we try them with a positive attitude and rely on our crew, we can have great outcomes.
Then we complete our act of services by clearing up some paved areas, play areas and cutting back overgrown paths for the benefit of everyone who visits the woods. Do not let these kids tell you they cannot do jobs or help at home because they all mucked in and did a brilliant job!
Next was orienteering where we had to navigate to markers around the woods relying on map reading, compass skills and a lot of team work! Despite a wrong turn we did really well and had a lot of fun, but we were certainly ready for lunch!
Finally, we learnt about fire safety and how to light a fire using a flint and steel and a bow! Again Crew Hoy needed to listen to each other and work together to ensure they created an ember to start a fire. I was so impressed with the way you all worked and these skills will be vital in your lessons and wider school this year.
What will tomorrow bring? After over 20000 steps probably some aching legs so rest up guys!
From,
Mrs Desborough!
